In mid November a slowtwitch.com forum member predicted a 70.3 race in Hefei, China, and IRONMAN today confirmed it in a press release.

Some athletic events in Europe are amazing and unique, and this includes but is not limited to swimming in the snow, as shown in this video from Finland.

Kiwi Gina Crawford is getting ready for the 2016 Challenge Wanaka, but she also has coaching and playing in the Christchurch Symphony on her mind.

Who are the multisporters today who capture my imagination? Those who know where they want to go, know it is not easy and devise skills, products and methods to get there.

Tad Elliott, one of the US Nordic skiers who’s been an integral part of our series on using skiing for cross training for triathlon, recently won a US National Championship title in Houghton Michigan. He shares his story of injury, illness, and – ultimately – redemption.

Braden Currie overcame Mark Bowstead’s 2:30 lead with a race-best run and Amelia Watkinson dominated the women’s field to win the Port of Tauranga Half.

Ben Collins of the U.S. edged Guilherme Manocchio of Brazil and Barbara Riveros of Chile out raced Rachel Joyce of Great Britain to defend her title and win Pucon 70.3.

AG doping is a big topic of concern and IRONMAN has already stepped up their game, but even more testing is likely on the horizon.

Going back a decade, GURU was making custom bikes out of all four frame materials. It did it all in 6-thousand feet of space that looked like Agent Q’s MI5 workshop.

Conrad Stoltz retired from racing as a professional after a very impressive career. The beloved South African now is focused on family, the Caveman Cafe, and more.

What makes a race subversive? The refusal to play by the rules. Ironman was subversive in 1980 because it was outrageous and ungovernable.

A proposed 100km bike path in the heart of Germany has cyclists around the world excited and envious about this “Fahrrad-Autobahn”, but it is not so simple.